10 Weirdest News Predictions for 2014

From Putin's coming out to Beyoncé's Illuminati-backed coup we bring you our predictions for 2014

We are at that time of year again when our timeline is inundated by listicles and photo galleries. Here's another one: In the best spirit of Old Moore's Almanac, IBTimes UK looks into the crystal ball to bring you the ultimate compilation of the strangest news that will be coming your way over the next 12 months.

1 Putin falls in love with male ballet dancer

All that gay-bashing hid a truth that only love can disclose to the public eye.

2 Iran's President Rouhani calls Obama to sign peace deal

Homeland's season finale leaves just one viewer happy. A tearful Iranian president Rouhani is left in tears and brokers peace with Obama.

3 Romanians come over and outwit Italians and Spanish to take all the jobs

"The Romanians speak all the languages, do all kinds of job and, above all, work for free!" says a spokesman for Primark. "Much better than those lazy southern Europeans who want to work and be paid for it."

4 BitCoin replaces euro as continental currency

Digital currency described as "more stable and efficient than euro" by German chancellor.